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“I’m so glad we have this—it’s amazing” Logan, age 10

My son, Logan was diagnosed with a peanut allergy when he was less than 2 years old. We managed for the most part ok but around age 8 he became more or more nervous. One week he came home from church with an activity they did about worry—-and his top worry was: dying. This hit us hard. The more we talked about it the more it became clear that he truly was worried about this….all the time.

We considered ourselves pretty calm allergy parents. We by no means were trying to scare him. I started researching doctors doing food challenges….I didn’t know if we’d qualify but felt I had to look into some sort of treatments. At least a second opinion.

That is when we found Dr. Moss and first learned a little about OIT. I found the Facebook groups, Private Practice OIT and OIT 101, and started researching in earnest. I have a doctorate in a medical field. I reached out to friends and colleagues. I read the literature. I asked questions. We all decided to have a consult. At the consult Dr. Moss recommended we challenge almonds…..and we did and passed. Frankly this alone was huge to us.

Then we decided based on testing to start OIT. Logan was excited. I was excited and scared. We have had a very smooth run. Even when we had “The Flu” and had to skip a few doses. Logan is now on 6 months or maintenance dosing and will do a peanut challenge in January….the day after his birthday! He is THRILLED to be able to eat what other kids eat at parities and next year will sit at the regular table at lunch. The only allergy that remains for us is shellfish…..and we are hopeful at some point to tackle that as well.

The hardest part of the whole process for us was making the call to get started. It really is life changing. The support I have received in Private Practice OIT and OIT 101 was amazingly valuable. Do your own research, make your own choices. You are not alone!